Colts' Rashaan Melvin allowed 9th-lowest passer rating in 2017

The Indianapolis Colts had many surprises during the 2017 season, which includes the breakout season from veteran cornerback Rashaan Melvin.

The 28-year-old eventually took over as the team’s top cover corner for the season and would have continued his breakout performances had he not injured his hand in Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans, which kept him out for the entire season.

Still, his injury didn’t keep him from allowing one of the lowest passer ratings among all cornerbacks throughout the 2017. Per Pro Football Focus, Melvin allowed the ninth-lowest passer rating when targeted.

9. RASHAAN MELVIN, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

PASSER RATING WHEN TARGETED: 60.3

Melvin has been a bright spot on a struggling Colts team this season before missing time with a hand injury. He ranks third on PFF’s ‘playmaker index,’ which measures plays on the ball (INTs + PDs), as he has disrupted passes thrown his way 23.6 percent of the time.

Melvin finished the season with three interceptions, which was tied with rookie safety Malik Hooker for the lead on the defense.

Melvin will be a free agent once the offseason begins and seeing as the Colts have a major need at adding talent to the defense, he should be one of their top priorities to re-sign.

Melvin’s breakout season will likely help him get paid and the Colts should be one of the teams in the market for him.